# Backend Engineer, IAM

**Company:** [Reddit](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/reddit)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $164k – $230k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Go, Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, GCP, Backend Systems, Distributed Systems, IAM, Authentication, Authorization
**Posted:** 2026-09-10

> Build and scale backend identity and access management services supporting Reddit’s users and engineering systems. The role requires distributed backend systems experience, IAM expertise in authentication or authorization, programming proficiency, and cloud infrastructure skills.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, build, and ship backend services supporting Reddit’s identity and access management systems.
- Build scalable consumer IAM systems for Reddit’s engineering organization and millions of daily users.
- Define and implement the IAM vision and roadmap with product management, security, client engineering, and backend teams.
- Select, scope, and execute high-impact projects aligned with Reddit’s goals.
- Improve IAM architecture performance, scalability, and quality.
- Collaborate cross-functionally across Reddit Engineering.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of experience designing and developing distributed backend systems.
- Backend IAM experience in authorization or authentication.
- Proficiency in one or more general-purpose programming languages, preferably Go.
- Experience with essential cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes, CI/CD, AWS, and Google Cloud.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Base salary range: $164,200–$229,900 USD.
- Equity in the form of restricted stock units; some positions may also be eligible for commission.
- Healthcare benefits and income replacement programs.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Global benefits supporting workspace, professional development, caregiving, and family planning.
- Gender-affirming care.
- Mental health and coaching benefits.
- Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off.
- Paid parental leave.

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